8-Day Great Migration Big Time Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be warmly greeted by your Big Time Adventures representative and transferred to Under the Shade in Arusha. Enjoy a scenic drive through Tanzania’s rolling landscapes before checking in at your comfortable lodge. Unwind, explore the surroundings, and attend a safari briefing to prepare for the adventures ahead. Overnight in Arusha.

After breakfast at Under the Shade, depart for Arusha National Park. Enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, encountering giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a variety of birds while taking in stunning views of Mount Meru. Continue with a game drive through rainforests, open savannahs, and the scenic Momella Lakes, home to flamingos and hippos. Pause for a picnic lunch in the heart of nature before exploring more wildlife in the afternoon. Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park (≈120 km / 2.5–3 hrs). Upon arrival, embark on a game drive across baobab-studded savannahs and along the Tarangire River, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife. Pause for a picnic lunch before continuing afternoon wildlife viewing. In the evening, enjoy a night game drive to witness nocturnal animals like leopards, hyenas, and bush babies. Return to Tarangire Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, continue your unforgettable 8 Day Great Migration Safari as you depart Tarangire National Park for the beautiful Lake Eyasi via Karatu, a scenic journey of approximately 150 km (3.5–4 hours). Travel through the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands, passing rolling hills, fertile farmlands, and traditional rural villages while enjoying breathtaking views of northern Tanzania.

Upon arrival at Lake Eyasi, meet the indigenous Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, one of Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. Join a guided cultural walk to learn about their traditional hunting methods, foraging techniques, survival skills, and unique way of life that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years. As part of your 8 Day Great Migration Safari, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore the tranquil surroundings of Lake Eyasi, admire its diverse birdlife, and enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in this remarkable cultural and natural setting.

In the afternoon, return to Karatu for check-in at Eileen’s Tree Inn, where your 8 Day Great Migration Safari continues with a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, preparing you for the exciting wildlife adventures ahead.

After breakfast at Eileen’s Tree Inn, drive to Ngorongoro Crater (≈45–60 min) for a game drive on the crater floor, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and possibly black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views, then continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Central Serengeti (≈3 hrs). Arrive at Heritage Camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast at Eileen’s Tree Inn, begin your unforgettable 8 Day Great Migration Safari with a scenic 3–4-hour drive north to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands and the vast Serengeti plains while enjoying game viewing along the way.

Keep your camera ready for sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope and bird species. During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, your 8 Day Great Migration Safari offers the chance to witness massive herds of wildebeests and zebras moving across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing, with the possibility of experiencing the dramatic Mara River crossings, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife events.

Throughout the journey, your experienced Big Time Adventures guide will share fascinating insights into the Serengeti ecosystem, migration patterns, and wildlife conservation. Upon arrival at Heritage Camp in the North Serengeti, check in and relax in the heart of the African wilderness.

End another memorable day of your 8 Day Great Migration Safari with a delicious dinner under the stars and a peaceful overnight stay, surrounded by the unforgettable sights and sounds of the Serengeti.

After an early breakfast, continue your unforgettable 8 Day Great Migration Safari with a full-day game drive in the spectacular North Serengeti, home to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles—the Great Wildebeest Migration and the dramatic Mara River crossings.

Watch thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave the crocodile-filled river as they migrate in search of fresh grazing, creating one of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences. During your 8 Day Great Migration Safari, you’ll also have excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat.

Your experienced Big Time Adventures guide will share fascinating insights into animal behavior, migration patterns, and the Serengeti ecosystem throughout the day. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by the breathtaking plains before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of more incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable photography opportunities. Return to Heritage Camp in the evening for a delicious dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, reflecting on another extraordinary day of your 8 Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania.

Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scenic flight to Zanzibar, enjoying aerial views of the Serengeti plains. Upon arrival, be welcomed and transferred to your accommodation to relax on pristine beaches, explore Stone Town, or enjoy water activities, concluding your safari with a perfect tropical escape.